Weeks After Predicting He’d Die Beside His Loving Pigeons, Emotional Mike Tyson Gets Teary-Eyed While Talking About His “Power Animal” in Recently Surfaced Video

Published Sep 13, 2023 | 1:25 PM EDT

Not many know about Mike Tyson‘s love for pigeons. They have always meant a lot to him; even as a 10-year-old. In fact, the first time he got into a fight was at the tender age of 10, when a bully killed his pet pigeon. A young Tyson was devastated.

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In a recent interview with Pepe Sulaiman, Mike Tyson talked about his special connection with pigeons. Attempts to reach Tyson’s inner-self made it a more personal and significant interview.

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Mike Tyson reveals something astonishing about his first fight

Sulaiman explained the significance of pigeons to Native Americans. Upon listening to it, Mike Tyson got teary-eyed because he shared many memories with the birds.

Sulaiman said, “According to Native Americans, when a pigeon is your power animal, here are four things: You enjoy being at home so much that you rarely venture out. Whether you’re male or female, you have strong maternal instincts. You are family-oriented, and when you spend time with others, your family members are your first choice. You have very clear and distinct moral values. Although you try not to impose them on others, you’re proud of your accomplishments and continue to aspire to other goals.”

Tyson listened intently, got emotional, and admitted that his first fight was over a pigeon. “My first fight was about pigeons, and that led me here.” When ‘Iron Mike’ was a child, a bully once killed his pigeon. That was the first time he fought.

This revelation adds another layer to Mike’s complex persona, showing a softer, more vulnerable side that the public rarely sees.

Tyson can’t live without his pigeons: “Die by my pigeons”

Mike Tyson expressed how deeply attached he is to his pigeons, saying he can’t live without them. So when he recently invited the son of Michael Jackson, Prince Jackson, to his podcast, Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, they discussed pigeons. Prince candidly admitted how his father remembered Mike. He said that ‘Smelly’ remembered Mike for his pigeons because he too had an affection for animals.

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Further, when Michael Jackson’s son asked if predatory birds went after his gentle pigeons, Tyson explained he keeps them protected in special pigeon coops (dovecots) in Brooklyn and Las Vegas. He also said, “It’s in my blood. I can’t live without. I’m gonna be an old man’ die by my pigeons.”

As a lad in Brooklyn, ‘Kid Dynamite’ spent $100 of his earnings on buying a flock of these beloved birds. A documentary named ‘Taking On Tyson’ showcased his adulation towards pigeons and also threw light on competitive pigeon racing through Tyson’s 300 racing pigeons.

57-Year-Old Mike Tyson Predicts He’d Die Beside His Loving Pigeons

From the boxing ring to the birdcage, Mike Tyson’s journey is nothing short of fascinating. His recent emotional revelation about his “power animal” not only humanizes the former Heavyweight champion but also invites us to explore our own emotional landscapes. So, what’s your “power animal,” and what does it reveal about you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Weeks After Predicting He’d Die Beside His Loving Pigeons, Emotional Mike Tyson Gets Teary-Eyed While Talking About His “Power Animal” in Recently Surfaced Video

Mike Tyson reveals something astonishing about his first fight

Tyson can’t live without his pigeons: “Die by my pigeons”

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